ASHTON GOLDING said today that he is determined to make the most of his opportunity with the Super League champions but is also bracing himself for more setbacks in his career.

Still only 21, the Leeds full-back said his mental powers were tested to the full after missing out on two of the biggest games rugby league has to offer.

Despite being handed the No 1 jersey following the departure of Zak Hardaker, Golding lost out to teenager Jack Walker for last October’s Grand Final and coach Brian McDermott kept faith with the latter for February’s World Club Challenge in Melbourne.